Liu Clan Shrine

The Liu Clan Shrine (Chinese: 劉家宗祠; pinyin: Liú Jiā Zōngcí) is an ancestral shrine in Liouying District, Tainan, Taiwan.

Liu Clan Shrine
劉家宗祠
General information
TypeAncestral shrine
LocationLiouying, Tainan, Taiwan
Coordinates23°16′37.9″N 120°18′35.6″E
Construction started1867
Completed1871
Technical details
Floor count1
Floor area2,644 m2

History

The construction of the shrine started in 1867 and completed in 1871.[1]

Architecture

The shrine is housed in a single-story building. The whole complex spans over an area of 2,644 m2. Many of the materials used for the construction of the shrine were imported from Mainland China, excluding the roof tiles. The shrine consists of 16 rooms.[1]

Transportation

The building is accessible within walking distance west of Liuying Station of Taiwan Railways.[1]

See also

References

  1. Crook, Steven (25 October 2019). "Highways and Byways: The illustrious monuments of Liuying's Liu Clan". Taipei Times. Retrieved 25 October 2019.


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